Pakistan Supreme Court Decision on Paternity Dispute
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a dispute over the paternity of a child, Tuba Sahab. The petitioners challenged her paternity after Azhar Hussain’s death. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided the case on 14th November, 2022. 2. Factual Background Azhar Hussain died on 4th June 2013. He was married to Riffat Shamim. […]
Family laws in pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case of Sohail Ahmed v. Mst. Samreena Rasheed Memon (2024 SCMR 634) revolves around a dispute regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts in Pakistan and the dissolution of marriage through Khula. The dispute centers on whether Family Courts in Pakistan can entertain cases when one party, in this case, […]